Youth and Adult Mission Quarterly
2nd quarter features the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division
2nd Quarter 2022

Missionary Changed My Life
April 2, 2022
When I wrote my final Greek exam, I knew that I had failed. As I handed it to Mr. Raunio, I looked him in the eye and said, “Doc, I failed again.”
Read MoreI’m a Dead Man, Part 1
April 9, 2022
Two ambulances were summoned, and Fortunate and I were whisked off to Harare. The last thing I remembered was being carried out of the hospital.
Read MoreI’m a Dead Man, Part 2
April 16, 2022
I ask God, “Why did You spare us? We should have perished right on the spot.”
Read MoreBlessing Others
April 23, 2022
I was confused. My husband’s church never spoke about the world coming to an end. I had no idea what the dreams meant.
Read MoreMeet You on the Other Side
April 30, 2022
Mother, screaming, ran to the back door and fled outside. My stepfather followed with a large stick in his hand.
Read MoreDying to Live
May 7, 2022
I am not proud of the life that I led. I saw 180 friends killed by the police. I was arrested more than 40 times, and courts convicted me three times.
Read MoreParties or God
May 14, 2022
Bessie couldn’t imagine quitting parties and throwing away her earrings. “I couldn’t worship in this church!” she said.
Read MoreHope in the Pandemic
May 21, 2022
The question bothered me greatly. From the depths of my heart, I responded, “I want to follow what my God has said in His Word.”
Read MoreThe Lord’s True Day
May 28, 2022
“Who is this pastor?” my uncle asked. “He is so intelligent, speaking only what is written in the Bible!”
Read MoreUnexpected Proposal
June 4, 2022
“Why don’t you come to church with me anymore?” Mother asked. “I don’t feel comfortable,” I replied.
Read MoreA Reason to Live
June 11, 2022
But then my life fell apart. My mother abruptly died, and my father, an alcoholic, drank even more.
Read MoreKicked Out
June 18, 2022
Even though I no longer lived with my parents, tensions continued to grow. Relatives threatened to beat me up, and I wasn’t sure where to live.
Read MoreA Miracle Story
June 25, 2022
“How could you accept the teachings of another denomination?” I scolded them.
Read More1st Quarter 2022

Finding the True Way
January 1, 2022
I closed my Bible and tried to sleep. I wondered whether the Adventists were trying to deceive me.
Read MoreTending God’s Garden
January 8, 2022
“Let’s plant this coconut and make a deal with God,” I told Angelo. “If God’s work will live in this land, then this coconut also will live. But if God’s work will end quickly or die in this land, then this coconut also will die.”
Read MoreTaking the New Path
January 15, 2022
“Only your husband can convert to that religion,” he said. “You cannot follow him.”
Read MoreBible Only for Priests
January 22, 2022
Please do not continue to teach false truths to your congregation because, if you teach that which is not true, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven
Read MoreAngels Among Us
January 29, 2022
“I know you and your motives,” she said. “Don’t you mess with me. You are trying to convince my people to go to your church by offering money.”
Read MoreBeatings Strengthen Faith
February 5, 2022
But the threats and beatings strengthened my faith. I resolved to love God with all my heart and keep His commandments.
Read MoreTina’s Test
February 12, 2022
But why don’t you work on Saturdays then? You know Saturday is double pay,” said another. “You are only having fun,” said a third.
Read MoreMiracle Bus
February 19, 2022
“I don’t sell cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, or tea. But people are still smoking and drinking. Please help me. I want to buy a no-smoking bus so people can travel without smoke.”
Read MorePersecuted for Faith
February 26, 2022
But how long could the girl hang on? How long would she be able to endure the beatings and abuse from the hands of her parents and brother? Where could she go for help and shelter?
Read MoreWidow of Oudomxay
March 5, 2022
For the first time, he and his wife had to worship without fellow church members. They felt lonely, and the loneliness turned into frustration.
Read MoreForgiving Mother Part 1
March 12, 2022
I realized that I was clinging to a dangerous sin. I had to learn to forgive Mother, but I really could not do it because I could not humble myself to accept and forgive her.
Read MoreForgiving Mother Part 2
March 19, 2022
I understand that our mother is imperfect. She can be unreasonable at times, and she gets on our nerves.
Read MoreLast Chance for God
March 26, 2022
“What’s wrong with you two today?” I demanded. “Why aren’t you doing what you’re supposed to?”
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